Okra vs. Red leaf lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between okra and red leaf lettuce
- Okra is higher in manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B1, magnesium, fiber, copper, and vitamin B6, yet red leaf lettuce is higher in vitamin A, vitamin K, and iron.
- Red leaf lettuce covers your daily vitamin A needs 136% more than okra.
- Okra contains 6 times more vitamin C than red leaf lettuce. While okra contains 23mg of vitamin C, red leaf lettuce contains only 3.7mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Okra, raw and Lettuce, red leaf, raw.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +375% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +148.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +289.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +190% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +117.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +288.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +93.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +521.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +211.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +941.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +348.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.93 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
7.45 g
Water:
89.58 g
Other:
0.85 g
Protein:
1.33 g
Fats:
0.22 g
Carbs:
2.26 g
Water:
95.64 g
Other:
0.55 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +229.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.8% |
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Water
~95.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.027 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.072 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +240% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +166.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.34 g
Sucrose:
0.6 g
Glucose:
0.32 g
Fructose:
0.57 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.28 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +60% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +103.6% |
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
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Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 31.3µg | 140.3µg | 91% |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 375µg | 38% |
| Manganese | 0.788mg | 0.203mg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 3.7mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 57mg | 12mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.064mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.109mg | 0.028mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 0.9g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.1mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.62mg | 1.2mg | 7% |
| Folate | 60µg | 36µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 33mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 61mg | 28mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 0.321mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 187mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.45g | 2.26g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.245mg | 0.144mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.93g | 1.33g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Calories | 33kcal | 16kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 0.22g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.25g | 1.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.48g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.34g | 0g | 0% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 11.8mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.026g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.027g | 0.072g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.017mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.065mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.069mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.081mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.065mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.091mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.031mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.57g | 0.28g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Red leaf lettuce is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Okra is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Okra is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)